Federal prosecutors charged seven postal workers with stealing mail — targeting brightly colored cards that might contain checks or gift cards — as part of mail theft ring, officials said Wednesday.
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7 postal workers charged with mail theft from Rhode Island distribution hub
Military hearing officer deciding whether to recommend court-martial for Pentagon leaker
A Massachusetts Air National Guard member who pleaded guilty in March to federal crimes for leaking highly classified military documents appeared Tuesday before a military hearing officer who will recommend whether the guardsman should face a court-martial.
Feds accuse Rhode Island of warehousing kids with mental health, developmental disabilities
Rhode Island violated the civil rights of hundreds of children with mental health or developmental disabilities by routinely and unnecessarily segregating them at Bradley Hospital, an acute-care psychiatric hospital, federal prosecutors said Monday.
A local non-profit offers to run the troubled St. Mary's Home
There may soon be a new operator for a troubled North Providence home that treats youth with psychiatric problems.
Groundbreaking for new Newport homeport for NOAA Atlantic research fleet
A small fleet of federal fisheries and climate research vessels that now ply the Atlantic Ocean will be calling Newport their home port.
Arts + Lifestyle
“Doubt” Closes Gamm Season on High Note
“Doubt” runs through June 2, 2024, at The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at gammtheatre.org or by calling 401.723.4266.
Good Times: Company at PPAC
By Kimberly Rau “Company,” Stephen Sondheim’s insightful 1970 musical about friendship and marriage has been thoroughly updated for the 21st century, including changing the sex of the main character and love interests. It’s a pivot that works well to refresh the show without losing the original intent, proving that there are some things that never…
Sorkin’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” Keeps Lee’s Classic Novel Heartbreakingly Relevant
“To Kill a Mockingbird” runs through Feb. 11, 2024, at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at ppacri.org or by calling 401.421.2787
Trinity Rep’s “La Broa (Broad Street)’” a Tribute to Rhode Island History
“La Broa’ (Broad Street)” runs through Feb. 8 at the Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at trinityrep.com or by calling 401.351.4242.
Gamm’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” an Unflinching Glimpse of Humanity
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” runs through Feb. 18 at the Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at gammtheatre.org, or by calling 401.723.4266.
